Apple Boosts Production 📈, Micron Plant 🏗️, OpenAI Sued 🤝

Catch up on the latest in tech, business and startups - all in 5 minutes. [Newsletter Banner] Daily News Roundup Welcome to the NextBigWhat Daily News! Read all about Apple's plans to increase production in India, Micron's new semiconductor plant, and OpenAI being sued for copyright infringement. 🤖 Help us reach your your friends and colleagues! Share the NextBigWhat newsletter. [Tweet it]( [Whatsapp]( Over Next 5 Years, Apple to Boost Indian Production to $40bn - Apple’s production in India is set to surge more than five times to approximately $40 billion in 4-5 years. - Apple, already manufacturing iPhones in India, plans to initiate production of AirPods, but there are no immanent plans for iPads or laptops. - During the last fiscal year, Apple surpassed the $7 billion production mark in India. Apple Executive States New Feature in iOS 17 Allows Choice of Second Search Engine for Safari - Apple’s senior VP of Machine Learning and AI, John Giannandrea, revealed that iOS 17 lets users choose a different search engine for private browsing on Safari. - Google remains the default choice for both normal and private browsing, while users can switch if they wish. - Despite the ease of changing search engines, many users still find it a barrier as per DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg. How to start a startup course: The world’s most comprehensive guide [NBW Newsletter Ad]( What we’ll delve into during this course is not just how to dream, but how to do. Starting a startup is not just about having a good idea; it’s a combination of focus, determination, iteration, and often, serendipity. [Enroll]( Micron Starts Construction on $2.75Bn Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat, India - Micron Technology has begun construction of its $2.75 billion semiconductor plant in Gujarat, India — the largest investment of the India Semiconductor Mission. - Tata Projects will collaborate with Micron to construct the advanced semiconductor assembly and test plant, which is expected to be operational by late 2024. - The plant is part of India’s push to catch up in the global semiconductor ecosystem and is expected to create 5,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs. Indian Government Issues Major Warning to Apple Users Regarding Vulnerabilities - Apple users receive ‘high severity’ warning from Centre about vulnerabilities in Apple’s products. - These vulnerabilities exist due to various issues in security, kernel, and Webkit components. - The government recommends users to install updates as suggested by Apple; the recent iOS 17 came with bug fixes to address battery drain concerns. Get NBW News: The short news app for busy professionals. [App Store]( [Google Play]( ‘Humans of Bombay’ Sues ‘People of India’ for Copyright Infringement; ‘Humans of New York’ Founder Criticises - ‘Humans Of Bombay’ (HOB) sues ‘People Of India’ (POI), alleging the latter copied its content, logo, tagline, and story format. - Brandon Stanton, founder of ‘Humans of New York’, voices disappointment, criticizing HOB for suing POI over issues he had previously forgiven HOB for. - HOB has lodged a case in the Delhi High Court, and the next hearing is scheduled for October 11, amidst backlash from social media users. Meta Aims to Lure Young Users via AI Chatbot Characters - Meta Platforms to launch distinct personality AI chatbots. - Addition aims to draw younger demographics. - Launch could happen as early as this week. Qualcomm Set to Introduce Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset with 4nm and 3nm Variants - Qualcomm will unveil both 4nm and 3nm variant chipsets of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in October. - The new chipsets will be more powerful and energy-efficient due to smaller transistors in 3nm variant. - Unlike previous rollout, both variants will be launched simultaneously, with a similar configuration. iOS 17 Update Allows iPhone Users to Alternate Search Engines - The iOS 17 release offers users the choice between two different search engines. - The change comes amid an antitrust suit against Google that alleges the company unlawfully maintained its online search monopoly. - While Google remains the default in Safari’s private mode, users can now opt for other search engines, such as Bing or DuckDuckGo, for private browsing. Tinder Rolls Out $499/month Subscription ‘Tinder Select’ to Elite Users - Tinder introduces a premium service, Tinder Select, for $499/month offering exclusive features to less than 1% of the app’s most engaged users. - Company indicates it will accept applications for Tinder Select on an ongoing basis. - Move follows similar high-fee subscription model used by its parent company, Match Group Inc., with dating app The League. FinanceGPT uses AI for financial analysis; preps African languages interface - FinanceGPT, a generative AI startup, aids in financial analysis, forecasting valuations using proprietary AI models and GPT-4. - The startup is developing a financial voice assistant proficient in some African languages, part of a move to bridge language gaps in emerging markets. - Member of Nvidia Inception, FinanceGPT uses Nvidia’s technology to create distinctive solutions addressing limited accessibility and cost issues in financial services. ‘Game of Thrones’ Author and Others Sue OpenAI for Alleged Copyright Infringement - ‘Game of Thrones’ author and 16 others, organized by the Authors Guild, are suing OpenAI over alleged copyright infringements. - The lawsuit cites specific ChatGPT searches for each author, including an alleged unauthorized prequel to ‘A Game of Thrones’. - OpenAI defends its position, insisting it respects authors’ rights and highlighting its current productive discussions with the Authors Guild and other creators. Plantiga’s AI-Enabled Sensor Pod Aims to Decrease Risk of Injuries - Plantiga’s AI-powered technology, Arc5, is designed to minimize injuries by analyzing movement patterns when embedded into shoes, orthotics, or insoles. - Having initially catered to elite athletes and specialists, Plantiga now aims to penetrate the broader consumer market, projected to grow significantly by 2030. - Despite limited exposure and funding, Plantiga plans to collaborate with major footwear brands and is in the process of raising another funding round. © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. | [Unsubscribe](